Hawai'i's natural wonderland is a microcosm as diverse as the cultures and peoples who came here from afar. Hundreds of flowering trees have been transplanted from around the globe, including Indian coral/bean, Mexican and Singapore plumeria, royal poinciana native to Madagascar, African tulip tree, and angel's trumpet from the Andes of South America. Others are native verdure familiar even by their Hawaiian names such as kou, mamane, ohi'a lehua, and kukui.
Hawai'i's natural wonderland is a microcosm as diverse as the cultures and peoples who came here from afar. Hundreds of flowering trees have been transplanted from around the globe, including Indian coral/bean, Mexican and Singapore plumeria, royal poinciana native to Madagascar, African tulip tree, and angel's trumpet from the Andes of South America. Others are native verdure familiar even by their Hawaiian names such as kou, mamane, ohi'a lehua, and kukui.

Flowering Trees: Images of Hawaii's Natural Beauty
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Flowering Trees: Images of Hawaii's Natural Beauty
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ISBN-13: | 9781566477673 |
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Publisher: | Mutual Publishing Company |
Publication date: | 06/01/2006 |
Pages: | 48 |
Product dimensions: | 6.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.40(d) |